Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Résumé du poste

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring timely and accurate results for patient care.

You will operate and maintain instruments, perform quality control, and contribute to clinical decisions while adhering to regulatory standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology as defined by CLIA.
• ASCP certification is preferred.
• Med tech candidates may be considered for similar roles.

Responsabilités

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens and reports results.
• Ensures accurate reporting within established turnaround times and uses clinical correlation.
• Maintains major automated equipment through calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting; contacts vendors when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and keeps records within parameters.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting new procedures and equipment validation.

Connaissances

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Instrument maintenance

Critical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Outils

Laboratory instrumentation

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn‑around‑time limits
• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

We are offering a $4,800 sign on bonus and $10,000 Loan Forgiveness to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Technology, or related field defined by CLIA

Preferred:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP
• May consider Med tab Technician MLT qualified candidates for similar position

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient‑centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.